US Bridges

Csah 23 over Bear Creek

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 19 · Structure no. 92685

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
355
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 23 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 23 over Bear Creek in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 355 vehicles a day, projected to reach 333 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCsah 23
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 19
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates43.97791, -92.33384
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic355 (2018)
Projected traffic333 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 23 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 23 over Bear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 23 over Bear Creek carry?

About 355 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 23 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Csah 23 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.